Spurs reportedly interested in McCalebb

Though it sounds like far from a done deal, the Spurs are reportedly interested in bringing naturalized Macedonian Bo McCalebb over from his current club in Italy.

It’s hard to see how he’d immediately fit in a backcourt that already has its share of undersized players, especially after the Spurs re-signed backup point guard Patty Mills. Various profiles list McCalebb, 27, between 5-10 and 6-0.

At the very least, he’d bring a fascinating story.

If you’re thinking a name like Bo McCalebb doesn’t sound very Macedonian, you’re right. He was born and raised in New Orleans, where he remained to play — and dominate — at the University of New Orleans. Without much of an NBA market for tiny guards, McCalebb was forced to head overseas, fashioning a very respectable career for himself in stops at Partizan Belgrade and Siena.

Even more interesting is his international career, which began when he accepted an invitation to play for Macedonia’s national team in 2010. That preceded his epic performance at Euro Basket 2011, where he was the top scorer while leading upstart Macedonia to the semifinals. You can read more about his unlikely journey in this feature by the New York Times.